Design Operations

About this role

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role Your role As a Design Operations Specialist, you will operate at a strategic level, ensuring that design work is enabled by clear processes, strong coordination, and reliable delivery. This role focuses on how design gets done rather than creating design outputs, making it easier for designers and cross functional partners to plan, execute, and deliver high quality work for customers. You will create structure around design activities, remove operational friction, and help teams focus on outcomes that matter.

What you will do •Establish and maintain design processes that support planning, delivery, and quality across design projects •Coordinate interactions between designers and cross functional teams such as product, engineering, and delivery •Support design project planning, resourcing, briefing, and prioritization to ensure work progresses as intended •Manage communication flows related to design activities, including timelines, dependencies, and updates •Identify and address operational issues that impact design efficiency, consistency, or quality •Track design work at a portfolio or program level to provide visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes •Support continuous improvement of DesignOps practices based on observed challenges and results

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of  vaccination  to align with their respective COVID-19  vaccination  policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are Why Kyndryl: We’re a purpose-driven company committed to innovation and empowering our people. Here, your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.   Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.   You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to provide it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.   Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Required skills and experience

•Experience working in DesignOps, design operations, or a closely related operational role within a design organization •Understanding of end-to-end design workflows and how design integrates with product and delivery teams •Experience coordinating multiple design projects or initiatives at the same time •Ability to define, document, and improve processes that support consistent design delivery •Experience working with designers and non-design partners to align on scope, timing, and expectations •Comfort working at both a strategic and tactical level to solve operational challenges •Experience using planning, tracking, or collaboration tools to manage design activities

Preferred skills and experience

•Experience supporting design teams in a large or complex organization •Familiarity with experience design, service design, or digital product design environments •Experience with change management or operational improvement initiatives •Exposure to design quality frameworks or governance models

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -

$63,360 to $114,120 based on a full-time schedule.   Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: California (San Francisco Bay Area): $76,080 to $137,040 California (All Other): $69,720 to $125,640 Colorado: $63,360 to $114,120 Massachusetts$63,360 to $125,640 New York City: $76,080 to $137,040 Washington: $69,720 to $125,640 Washington DC:$69,720 to $125,640

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndr

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